T.H.E. Snapshot

• Entries must show work demonstrated on natural hair, wigs, and/or extensions that fall within the texture type 3-8 outlined within T.H.E. Texture Guide and meet the guidelines & regulations outlined within each category in order to qualify.

• Three (3) final images* on one (1) or more models

• One (1) before image of each model** 

• A completed T.H.E. Artist Release Form must be submitted per entry and include hair color formulation(s) for each look for all color entries

• A completed T.H.E. Model Release Form must be submitted per model

• *At least one (1) look must be styled naturally, and at least one (1) look must be thermally styled (with the exception of Editorial Submissions).

  • Natural styling is defined as working with models with natural texture or natural texture of enhancements and products without the use of curling irons, flat irons, crimping irons, or wave irons (manipulation of texture using comb, rollers, or rods is allowed)

  • Thermal styling is defined as styling using heat appliances like flat irons, curling irons, crimping irons, or wave irons

• *Photo retouching of the hairline, color, or shape is not allowed and will be subject to disqualification

• *Moderate retouching of skin is allowed

**If utilizing wigs and/or extensions, an unstyled photo is required, and texture specifications must be noted on T.H.E. Artist Release Form

PHOTO SPECIFICATIONS

• All images must be in portrait format

• All images must be in JPG (.jpg) format

• All images must have a resolution of 300DPI (CMPI not accepted)

SUBMISSION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• There is no limit to the number of entries per person; however, the same image collection can only be used across two (2) categories max. Please be sure to check that your entry meets the guidelines and regulations for the categories you are entering (included below in Appendix A) in order to qualify.  

• Image(s) submitted to prior competitions will be accepted, provided they were not considered as a winning entry. Please be sure to check that your entry meets the guidelines and regulations for the category(ies) you are entering (included below in Appendix A) in order to qualify.

• Entries for Up Next must submit proof of having their cosmetology license for (1) year or less in order to qualify. If the entrant is enrolled in cosmetology school, the school name and state are required at the time of submission. If the entrant has graduated, a valid cosmetology license in the residing state is required at the time of submission (if applicable) and  must be issued on or after July 31, 2023

• Category finalists must show proof of a valid cosmetology license in their residing state where applicable in order to qualify.

JUDGING CRITERIA